Top Game Development Companies in Arizona

Researched by:Goodfirms Research TeamUpdated:September 3, 2026

Goodfirms has reviewed 12 Game Development Companies in Arizona as of September 2026. The top-ranked firm is DreamzTech Solutions (4.9 stars, 26 verified reviews, $25 - $49/hr, founded 2013, Tempe). Across the category, the median hourly rate is $75, median client rating is 4.9, and 17% of firms employ 50+ members. Explore the vetted Game Development Companies in Arizona below, compare their strengths, and connect with the provider best suited to your requirements.

12Verified firms
$75/hrMedian hourly rate
4.9 ★Median rating
17%Have 50+ members

Goodfirms has verified 12 Game Development Companies in Arizona - part of 2,502+ Game Development Companies, each passing Goodfirms' 4-step verification process (background check, client interviews, portfolio audit, ongoing quality review). Listings marked "Sponsored" are agencies that pay for premium placement - sponsorship does not affect star ratings or review content.

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  • DreamzTech Solutions is a leading global software development company delivering end-to-end digital transformation, AI-powered innovation, and enterprise-grade solutions for over 16 years. Headquartered in the USA, with offices in Las Vegas (NV) and Tempe (AZ), and a strong global presence in the UK, India, and ... read DreamzTech Solutions reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    50 - 249
    2013
    Tempe, United States
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  • Desert Owl Games produces the virtual-goods driven, free-to-play (F2P) PC game Void Rim. We pioneered the F2P movement in the US through our first video game, Pox Nora, which was sold to Sony Online Entertainment less than 3 years after its launch. By harnessing a deep understanding of microtransactions and virtual goods, and developing a ... read Desert Owl Games reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    2012
    Tucson, United States
  • We build top-performing casino games for the industry's biggest names across three verticals: Land-Based Gaming, Real-Money Gaming Online and our own Social Games.Our innovative slot creations have made us a recognized leader in 3rd party game development since 2005. We know what it takes to attract players and how to keep them playing because our ... read Design Works Gaming reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    2005
    Scottsdale, United States
  • Each week, across the planet, people spend three billion hours playing video games - so what if those games could be fun and entertaining as well as having a positive social impact? E-Line Media is a video game developer and publisher dedicate to helping making this incredible investment of time and energy something that is ... read E-Line Media reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    2007
    Tempe, United States
  • Flashbang Studios is an independent game developer based in Tempe, Arizona. We value our independence. We started Flashbang because need to care about the projects we work on. It's important that we love what we do, and we think this shows through in our games (both our own projects and our contract work). Flashbang has ... read Flashbang Studios reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    1985
    Tempe, United States
  • The Game CoLab is a collaborative workspace to unite and empower the game development community in AZ; a space for art, play, creation, showcasing, launching, learning and changing the world through games! Experiment. Create. CoLaborate. We focus on educating: educating people about games, educating game makers about business, and educating local government and institutional partners ... read Game CoLab reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    2 - 9
    2013
    Tempe, United States
  • ABOUT OUR COMPANY INDUSTRY GAMES IS A PRIVATELY FUNDED GAME DEVELOPMENT STUDIO LOCATED IN SUNNY GILBERT, ARIZONA. FORMED IN FEBRUARY 2013, STAFFING BEGAN IN NOVEMBER OF THAT SAME YEAR. THE COMPANY ITSELF IS COMPRISED OF TALENTED ARTISTS, PROGRAMMERS, DESIGNERS, AND ENGINEERS MANY OF WHOM HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF NOTABLE AAA TITLES. WE LOVE ... read Industry Games reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    2013
    Gilbert, United States
  • RiverMan Media LLC is a small, independent, game development studio located in Tucson, Arizona. It was founded in 2005 by brothers Jacob and Paul Stevens. Jacob and Paul grew up playing games together. Now, their enjoyment of playing games is surpassed only by their passion for creating them. Jacob and Paul craft unique, polished experiences ... read Riverman Media reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    2 - 9
    2005
    Tucson, United States
  • 7 Sentinels is committed to developing high-quality, entertaining, and innovative games. Established in 2015, it has sought to use forward thinking and a creative vision with the help of talented individuals to establish itself firmly into the Video Game Industry. Founded in Phoenix, Arizona by Leonard Herndon and Matt Stump, 7 Sentinels has steadily grown ... read 7 Sentinels reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2015
    Phoenix, United States
  • We are a small independent game development studio comprised of a handful of passionate and talented individuals physically scattered across the world, yet closely connected through the internet. We make the games that we want to make, and publish them on our own terms. Please take a look at our current projects; we hope you ... read Data Realms reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    2 - 9
    2016
    Phoenix, United States
  • GameTruck Licensing LLC manages the largest network of mobile entertainment franchises in the United States. Founded in 2008 to franchise the concept created by Scott R. Novis in 2006, GameTruck Licensing LLC provides systems, support, and service to its diverse group of franchise partners.

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2008
    Tempe, United States
  • SkyTech Mobile is a leading mobile app development company in Glendale, Arizona, with a talented and experienced team of developers and designers. We specialize in various technologies, including React Native, Flutter, Xamarin, iBeacon, and more. We aim to deliver mobile solutions within the client’s budget without compromising quality. We have completed hundreds of projects for ... read SkyTech Mobile reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    50 - 249
    2011
    Glendale, United States

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All cities ranked by Value Score.

Every city in scope, ranked by Value Score.

CityFirmsAvg RateAvg RatingValue ScoreAction
USTempe5$57/hr4.972View firms
USGlendale1$37/hr-65View firms
USPhoenix3$56/hr-59View firms
USTucson2$56/hr-58View firms
USScottsdale1$75/hr-50View firms
USGilbert1$75/hr-50View firms
USTempe
5 firms$57/hr4.9
Value Score72 / 100
USGlendale
1 firms$37/hr
Value Score65 / 100
USPhoenix
3 firms$56/hr
Value Score59 / 100
USTucson
2 firms$56/hr
Value Score58 / 100
USScottsdale
1 firms$75/hr
Value Score50 / 100
USGilbert
1 firms$75/hr
Value Score50 / 100

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Cost matters - but so does being able to actually talk to your developer during your workday. Here are the best destinations for each major hub.

If you're in US (PT/ET)Recommended

Look for nearshore LATAM partners - same-day collaboration, similar time zones, and 50-60% cost savings vs domestic.

MXMexico~7h overlap
ARArgentina~6h overlap
BRBrazil~5h overlap
CACanada~8h overlap
If you're in Europe (CET/GMT)Recommended

Eastern Europe is your sweet spot - 1-2h time zone shift, EU GDPR alignment, and 40-50% lower rates than Western Europe.

PLPoland~8h overlap
UAUkraine~7h overlap
RORomania~7h overlap
ZASouth Africa~8h overlap

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Y-axis (360-Performance): Client Reviews + Market Presence + Goodfirms Score
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Cities with the best Value Score for game development hiring.

Ranked by a composite score blending firm count (supply), average rating (quality), and median hourly rate (cost). Affordability is weighted highest (50%), so this list surfaces actually affordable destinations rather than just-big markets.

Budget leader
Tempe · $0-24/hr

1 firms in this tier - more than any other city. Top picks: GameTruck Licensing LLC.

Mid-tier leader
Tempe · $50-99/hr

3 firms in this tier - more than any other city. Top picks: E-Line Media, Flashbang Studios, Game CoLab.

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Every cell in the grid above is the count of firms in (place × hourly-rate tier). Firms are placed by their published hourly rate; those without a disclosed rate are not plotted.

Top company names per cell are surfaced by Value Score - a weighted blend of affordability (50%) + rating (35%) + review volume (15%).

The "Best" ribbon marks the cell in each row where firm density, ratings, and affordability line up best - the densest, highest-quality combination.

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Value Score · per firm
ValueScore = 0.50 × Affordability
+ 0.35 × Rating
+ 0.15 × Review Volume
// All sub-scores normalized 0-100
// Affordability = (1 - rate/$200) × 100
// Rating = (rating - 3) / 2 × 100
// Volume = log10(reviews+1)/log10(200) × 100

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